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Old 03-16-2011, 03:15 PM
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I hope you do buy it - you will be giving yourself a real treat - I am a proud owner of three fw's right now and wouldn't part with any of them!!
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Old 03-16-2011, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MommyA
Thanks for all the advice. I may just buy it myself. Sounds like it might be a good investment. Plus it would look nice in the sewing room.
1934 is quite hard to find.with the case & if decals are good, $400 would be a min. price. $200 is highway robbery. '34s have a green-lined case, brass closures.
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Old 03-16-2011, 03:22 PM
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I just purshased a beautiful 1941 for 585.00. 1934 should be worth quite a lot if in good condition.
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Old 03-16-2011, 04:53 PM
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I paid $140 for mine in absolutely mint condition. If she is happy with the $200 I think that would be great for both her and the buyer. She would have sold the machine and the buyer would have something she is going to treasure forever. INHO
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Old 03-16-2011, 05:00 PM
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I saw a green one listed for $800.00. I asked lots of questions, and the lady has no clue about the machine. One owner, only two feet, and no case. Looks to be in good condition tho. I told her they go for $250-$400 on-line. She said the sewing machine place told her to ask that. Guess she will have it for a long while!
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Old 03-16-2011, 05:26 PM
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I think the price(200) is low. If good condition should go for more. I got one for my birthday. It is a 1953 (my birthyear). I purchased from a dealer of featherweights in england. He checks them and refurbishes as necessary so ready to be used. We paid $450 and I felt it was well worth the money.
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Old 03-16-2011, 05:32 PM
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well....i have the green/white one and paid $30 for it with attachment and great case just a few months ago. Had a 1937 sold to a board member for $225 ? I got my 1950 black near perfect-one owner machine for $237....SO i guess it depends on who is selling/buying to get these. Some people buy them for collections and i think they should be used! Just my opinion... :thumbup:
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Old 03-16-2011, 05:37 PM
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In Texas, we rarely see one for sale at less than $500
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:04 PM
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You need to go out on Ebay.com and see the prices.
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:44 PM
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Tell that antique guy, if he gets any in, you'll buy all he has for $50 each. He is nuts. I think $200 is a steal. I paid $450 for my first one and that was 20+/- years ago.
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